Origins of the Rayan surname
About the Rayans
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Interesting facts about Rayan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Rayans most likely to marry?
Whitcofts
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What are the most common Rayan first names?
John
James
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Rayans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Rayans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4
Dressmaker
4
Nurse
3
Servant
3
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3
Commmon male occupations for Rayans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Lime Lab
5
General Labourer
4
Ag Labourer
3
Cabinet Maker
3
